January 31, 2017 FHV Tuesday Topics
Minnesota Department of Health sent this bulletin at 01/31/2017 10:00 AM CST
Family Home Visiting Tuesday Topics
A weekly update for Family Home Visiting Professionals
For the week of January 31, 2017
Contents
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Announcements
- Meetings and Events
- MDH FHV Trainings
- Other Trainings
- Resources
Announcements
Improvements to Tuesday Topics Coming Soon
Last fall, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Family Home Visiting (FHV) program surveyed Tuesday Topics readers about the format and usefulness of information contained in the e-bulletin. Based on the responses received, a new version of Tuesday Topics is under development that will include things such as an interactive table of contents, links embedded within the section postings rather than at the end of the e-bulletin and an archive of the previous month’s mailings. Look for this improved version of Tuesday Topics in your e-mail inbox starting in February!
MIECHV Quarterly Data Collection Form due January 31, 2017
The MIECHV Quarterly Data Collection Form is due on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 for Quarter 4 of 2016 (10/1/2016 through 12/31/2016). Also available for your reference is the MIECHV Quarterly Data Collection Flowchart. Please email the completed form to Health.FHVData@state.mn.us. If your site requires an extension to the due date, please contact the FHV Evaluation Unit at Health.FHVData@state.mn.us.
MIECHV Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Learning Collaborative: Early Identification and Connection to Services Quality Improvement Project
MDH sent two e-mail communications last week to the primary CQI contacts at each of the MIECHV-funded programs participating in the MDH-led Learning Collaborative. If your agency did not receive the information from MDH, please contact Meredith Martinez Meredith.martinez@state.mn.us.
For programs participating in the Learning Collaborative, there are two important upcoming events to remember. Additional details about these events were included in the e-mails sent out last week:
- Informational Webinar – February 2, 2017 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. MDH will be hosting an informational webinar for FHV programs participating in the MIECHV CQI Learning Collaborative. If your team is unable to attend the webinar and would like to schedule a different time to go over the general information about the Learning Collaborative, please contact Meredith Martinez, Meredith.martinez@state.mn.us.
- Kick-off Learning Session – March 7, 2017 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The kick-off Learning Session of the CQI Learning Collaborative is scheduled for March 7, 2017 at the New Brighton Community Center. Participating programs should have received a link to register for the event. Please register by February 17, 2017.
Meetings and Events
FHV Evaluation Work Group
The next Family Home Visiting (FHV) Evaluation Work Group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Please note the earlier meeting start time. The meeting will be held at the Golden Rule Building, room 512A, and by WebEx/Teleconference. Details on how to join the meeting are listed below. The meeting agenda will be distributed prior to the meeting.
WebEx Session Information
Session number: 635 369 922
Session password: fBGf33T$
Call-in number: 1-888-742-5095
Conference code: 166 721 9115
The schedule for 2017 meetings of the FHV Evaluation Work Group is available. Participation is open to all who are interested.
If you have questions or would like more information about the Evaluation Work Group please contact Ginny Zawistowski, virginia.zawistowski@state.mn.us
RACE: The Power of an Illusion Series - The Difference Between Us
February, May and November – St. Paul, MN
Neighborhood House, Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Keystone Community Services and Merrick Community Services have partnered to present this Community Discussion Series. Join the discussion around this three-part PBS documentary about race, privilege, policy and justice. Visit this link for more information and to register for this free event.
Save the date! Minnesota Public Health Association (MPHA) Annual Conference
April 19-20, 2017 – Minneapolis, MN
Save the date for MPHA's 2017 Annual Conference. This year's theme is Moving Health Equity Forward: Critical Conversations and Bold Action.
Omaha Systems International Conference
April 20-22, 2017 – Eagan, MN
The Omaha System International Conference is held every two years as a venue for those in practice, education, research, and software development to exchange experiences.
Details about the 2017 conference are available at this website.
MDH FHV Training
Growing Great Kids (GGK) Training
Registration opens tomorrow, February 1, 2017, for GGK training. Priority registration will be given to Minnesota HFA-affiliated or accredited program staff who require curriculum training within six-months of hire and/or site affiliation/accreditation. If you are not HFA-affiliated or accredited, please e-mail health.fhv@state.mn.us to be placed on the wait list. Click this link for more information and to register for one of the following GGK trainings:
- March 20-24, 2017 in Willmar, MN
- April 24-28, 2017 in Litchfield, MN
- May 8-12, 2017 in Fergus Falls, MN
- June 19-23, 2017 in Two Harbors, MN
- September 18-22, 2017 in Waite Park, MN
- October 2-6, 2017 in Bloomington, MN
- November 13-17, 2017 in Waite Park, MN
Other Trainings
An Agenda for Change for America’s Moms and Babies: Priority Areas for Action Webinar
Monday, February 6, 2017, 1:30-2:30 PM (CST)
Join the final installment of this 3-part webinar series on the First 1,000 Days: Nourishing America’s Future. This webinar will explore the current political realities around healthcare, paid leave and federal nutrition programs. The discussion will cover what is at stake for moms and babies as well as opportunities for action. Click this link to register for the final First 1,000 Days webinar.
Strategies to Support Safe Sleep Environments in Early Childhood Education Programs Webinar
Tuesday, February 7, 2017, 2:30–3:30 PM (CST)
The National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness (NCECHW) invites child care health consultants to register for our series of ongoing webinars to support child care health consultation in all early childhood education (ECE) programs. In this webinar, learn how safe sleep environments can help prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID). Dr. Rachel Moon, national pediatric expert and researcher on safe sleep, will explore current research and updated recommendations. Find out how consultants can strengthen program’s policies and understanding of safe sleep. Register online to participate in this Safe Sleep Environments webinar.
Resources
Despite Threats to Obamacare, Program for Mothers and Babies Could Double
by Daniel Heimpel, The Chronicle of Social Change
Last week, Republican members of Congress took the first step towards fulfilling their and President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promise to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act. Despite the House and Senate passing a budget proposal that tees up the health care law’s evisceration, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say that Obamacare’s legacy “home visiting” program will be reauthorized and perhaps even doubled in size. Read the full article here.
Communication Matters: A Guide for Sharing Information about a Child’s Care
Developed by the Massachusetts Child Health Quality Coalition, this guide provides practical strategies to enhance communication between primary care clinicians, behavioral health clinicians, schools, and families.
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